All Together Now — The Psychologist

All Together Now — The Psychologist

— Marilia Coutinho
Today we will look into sports psychology. While the coach and the nutritionist are pushed into multi and interdisciplinarity even when there is not a proper structure for it, the same doesn’t happen with the sports psychologist.
Finding Strength: Primal Strength

Finding Strength: Primal Strength

— Zach Gallmann
In Charlottesville, Virginia, behind two garage doors, is a down and dirty, no-bullshit training facility, and a group of athletes ready to come in and do work.
Your Kid Is Not a Pro Athlete

Your Kid Is Not a Pro Athlete

— Detric Smith
Parents often don't realize that some of the popular programs out there look cool but are the equivalent of going from first grade to 12th grade in a week. The best program is the one your athlete is ready for.
WATCH: The Biggest Mistakes of the Strongman Axle Clean and Press

WATCH: The Biggest Mistakes of the Strongman Axle Clean and Press

— Clint Darden
In weightlifting, the bar has the power and your body will move around it. In strongman, your body has the power and the bar will move around it.
All Together Now — The Coach, This Polyglot

All Together Now — The Coach, This Polyglot

— Marilia Coutinho
Not many institutional environments promote interdisciplinary collaboration in exercise and sports performance. Starting from the ground up, how can we change this?
All Together Now — Meet the Disciplines and Our Hosts

All Together Now — Meet the Disciplines and Our Hosts

— Marilia Coutinho
In this series, we will explore the challenges of interdisciplinarity in Sports Performance. I have chosen six people to help us on this journey, each one representing one discipline or profession.
The 2017 elitefts Sports Performance Summit in Review

The 2017 elitefts Sports Performance Summit in Review

— Charlie Guthrie
Buddy Morris, Mark Uyeyama and Justus Galac gave insight from the point of view of an NFL strength coach, Dr. Eric Serrano handled nutrition, and Dr. Ken Kinakin discussed muscle testing.
Why Do We Test the 40-Yard Dash at the Combine?

Why Do We Test the 40-Yard Dash at the Combine?

— Bryan Mann
Last year we looked at the 225-bench test. This year I want to talk about what is considered by many to be the king event for evaluating athletic speed: the 40-yard dash.
Get Big Without Getting Slow: Cluster Training

Get Big Without Getting Slow: Cluster Training

— Jake Tuura
By gaining muscle, you increase your ceiling for strength. By getting stronger, you increase your ceiling for power.
WATCH: My Biggest Mistake in Strongman

WATCH: My Biggest Mistake in Strongman

— Clint Darden
Being in this sport for long means making mistakes, but for Clint, there's one that he considers worse than all others.
A Smarter Approach to Enhancing Athletic Performance

A Smarter Approach to Enhancing Athletic Performance

— Chris Tutela
For years I have been accustomed to programming big, compound lifts first in my workouts. Unless on a given day we happened to be working on power development, I typically...
3 Jump Variations for Total Body Athleticism

3 Jump Variations for Total Body Athleticism

— Eric Buratty
Be very meticulous about mastering each position.
United States Strongman Hope for the Holidays

United States Strongman Hope for the Holidays

— Chase Karnes
Going into this contest, my goal was to hit a PR on the log and hit a PR on the deadlift while qualifying for the XPC Deadlift Salute at the Arnold Classic.
Finding Strength: Gleason Performance Training

Finding Strength: Gleason Performance Training

— Zach Gallmann
Equipment, coaching, elitefts team members — this gym in Derby, Connecticut has it all, and is one of my favorite places to visit.
Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Speed

Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Speed

— Cameron Josse
At the end of the day, the player who can move the fastest within the context of their sport will almost always be more successful.
Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Power

Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Power

— Cameron Josse
In part one of this series, I discussed a brief overview of maximum strength training for team sport athletes. In this section, I will provide a case in support of training for power development.
elitefts alumni

5-Time Maryland’s Strongest Man

— Andy Deck
Simple goals yield outstanding results.
Increased Intra-Play Demands of Modern Gridiron Football

Increased Intra-Play Demands of Modern Gridiron Football

— Brandon Patterson
Up-tempo play calling has changed the pace of gridiron football, and with it, the energetic demands placed on athletes.
Finding Strength: Reflexive Performance Reset

Finding Strength: Reflexive Performance Reset

— Zach Gallmann
Being able to seek new ways to perform at your best is just as important as finding the best gym, and this is why I think it’s so important to share RPR with everyone.
Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Strength

Should I Lift or Should I Sprint — The Case for Strength

— Cameron Josse
We have come to a fork in the road with sports performance training. Is strength training making your athletes stronger or just slower?
In the End There Can Be Only One — My First Highlander Challenge

In the End There Can Be Only One — My First Highlander Challenge

— Andy Deck
This past weekend I made the trip down to Brute Strength Gym in Norfolk, VA to compete in my first Highlander competition.
WATCH: I'm Sick! Should I Train?

WATCH: I'm Sick! Should I Train?

— Clint Darden
After missing Strongman Sunday, Clint had a serious question to answer: when would it be safe to train again?
Finding Strength: The Anvil Gym

Finding Strength: The Anvil Gym

— Zach Gallmann
This Strongman's paradise in Cedar Rapids, Iowa has the people, the equipment, and the expertise you need to get stronger.
20 Pro Strongman Tips for the Strength Athlete

20 Pro Strongman Tips for the Strength Athlete

— Eric Maroscher
Prepping to become a pro-card carrying competitor? These tips from professional strongwoman Kristin Johnson will help you reach your strength and power goals.